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What it's like to write on deadline

By *an author* who had a small meltdown yesterday

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Jenna Satterthwaite
Jul 01, 2025
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Today I want to talk about how different writing can feel when, instead of doing it at your own pace, you’re on deadline.

Because—surprise—I’m on deadline for *secret book project* that I just sold on proposal (yay, and more soon!)—and it’s tight. September 1st tight.

Before jumping in to the tough parts, let me take a moment to acknowledge the huge posit…

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